EMC CX200-Series, Hardware Reference Manual

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EMC CX200-Series DPE2 Hardware Reference
Technical Specifications and Operating Limits
Storage Processor Optical Cabling
The CX200 uses optical cable from the SP’s SFF (Small Form Factor)
LC transceivers to the external Fibre Channel environment.
The maximum length when using either the 62.5
µ
m or 50
µ
m cable (noted in
the table above) includes two connections or splices between the source and
destination. For a detailed overview of cable types, connections, and lengths,
refer to the EMC Storage System CX200-Series Configuration Planning Guide.
CAUTION
!
EMC does not recommend mixing 62.5
µ
m
and 50
µ
m
optical cable in
the same link. In certain situations you can add a 50
µ
m
adapter
cable to the end of an already installed 62.5
µ
m
cable plant. Contact
your EMC service representative for details.
Type 50
µ
m or 62.5
µ
m, multi-mode, dual LC
Length 50
µ
m
1.0625 Gbit 2 m (6.6 ft) minimum to 500 m (1,650 ft) maximum
2.125 Gbit 2 m (6.6 ft) min to 300 m (985 ft) maximum
Length 62.5
µ
m
1.0625 Gbit 2 m (6.6 ft) min to 300 m (985 ft) maximum
2.125 Gbit 2 m (6.6 ft) min to 150 m (492 ft) maximum
Bend Radius 3 cm (1.2 in) min